How to Pick Your Coffee Grinder

Take your morning coffee to the next level with the power of freshly ground coffee from whole beans. The difference between pre-ground and fresh-ground is gigantic … and addicting! We researched and reviewed new and top-selling coffee grinders for French presses, espresso makers, and more. If you aren’t sure what to look for, look over the following list of specs below to help you decide what you want!

Type: Grind by hand or plug it in and let a motor do the work: it’s up to you! Electric can be more expensive, but faster.

Grinder: For a truly authentic and full-flavored brew, a burr grinder is the way to go. But blade grinders still work well and are cheaper!

Grind Levels: Grind levels help you adjust the texture of the grind from coarse to very fine for different brewing methods.

Size: Size often matters. If you don’t have a lot of room to spare, a smaller coffee grinder is easier to store.

Weight: Pay attention to the weight if you want a portable coffee grinder for travel, camping, and other applications!

Warranty: The warranty can be an indicator of how well-made the product is. One year was about average, based on our research.

Top 10 Products

Ready to buy a great coffee grinder? Let’s do this! If you want to see a quick comparison, take a look at our top pick and budget pick. Both are excellent choices! But if you love comparing and contrasting more models (like we do), keep going and check out our other coffee grinder reviews. Happy brewing!

Our pick for the best coffee grinder for French press coffee and more: the Bodum Bistro 10903! It’s available in black, green, red, or white plastic, or with an aluminum body in chrome or copper. The hopper is made from borosilicate glass to reduce static messing up your fresh grinds! Adjust the hopper to any of 14 grind settings and select the grind time to get the right amount for how much you’re brewing. Stainless steel burrs crush the beans with amazing consistency. The clear plastic bin for whole beans has a lid for keeping beans fresh. The underside of the lid also has a measuring guide for easy reference. Manual Burr grinders are incredibly authentic, but you can combine the grind quality of burrs with the speed of an electric motor. The two-year warranty and middle-of-the-road electric burr grinder price point make this a great addition to just about anyone’s kitchen!

The KRUPS F203 made it to the top of our list for the best coffee grinder with a low price. First off: check out that warranty! Two years versus the typical one-year warranty in your average electric blade grinder. A 200W motor means a few short pulses will get you the fine grind you want! Or keep it short for a coarse grind. The slightly oval-shaped coffee grinder can hold up to 3oz of whole beans to give you enough for up to 12 cups of coffee. The stainless steel blades spin at high speeds to chop up coffee beans in the work of seconds. The cord is 28’’ long to make plugging in or wrapping up for storage easy. You can also take advantage of this grinder for chopping up flax seeds, spices, nuts, and more. Overall, for a cheap electric coffee grinder that’s still well-made, we recommend the KRUPS F203!

The JavaPresse manual coffee grinder is ultra-portable with a slim stainless steel body and ultra-durable ceramic burrs. You can grind enough for 1-2 cups of coffee at a time for a fresh, perfect brew. It’s easy to adjust by turning a knob to one of over 18 settings, and a detailed manual helps you figure out the best grind level for different types of brews. The hand crank is removable but stays on tight during use, and the coffee grinder really packs down small. Do you want to take your coffee grinder traveling, whether in a suitcase or in a backpack? The JavaPresse hand coffee grinder fits easily anywhere and holds up to bumps and bruises. If you’re worried about breakage, a stainless steel coffee grinder would be a wise investment. Get the grind quality of ceramic burrs as well as the toughness of stainless steel. The narrow size makes it easy to dispense the grinds, too.

If you know in your heart that a burr grinder is the way to go, but hate to spend time turning a manual crank, get the best of both worlds with an electric burr grinder! The Secura SCG-903B offers 17 grind levels, from extra-fine to coarse. Need a coffee grinder for French press coffee, espresso, drip, and more? The grind level settings let you get the exact grind you want for anything! The removable hopper holds up to 12 cups of coffee. Just set the grind level, quantity to grind, and the machine does all of the work. It even shuts itself off after it’s done! The included cleaning brush helps you dust out the removable plastic burr and hopper between uses. This grinder offers a great combination of affordability, convenience, and consistency. For an electric burr coffee grinder that won’t break the bank, try out the Secura SCG-903B!

The Bodum Bistro blade grinder is available in black, chrome, copper, red, or white colors and has a petite easy-store size. The cord wraps around a cap under the base for a neat, clean look. The grinder operates with a simple push button and has a transparent lid. You can pulse the grinder in short intervals to get the perfect grind texture. The 60g capacity allows you to grind enough coffee for an 8-cup French press. The 150W motor powers stainless steel cutting blades to chop up beans to a fine grind in a few moments. An electric blade grinder is especially useful for the extra-fine coffee needed for brewing espresso. If you prefer a grind somewhere between coarse and ultra-fine, you may need to practice a few times before you find your favorite grind time. The metal colors look sleek and modern, while the rubber-feel moldings in black, red, or white “stick” well.

The Youlanda Ceramic Manual Grinder features two ceramic conical burrs that can be adjusted to exactly how you like to get a grind that’s consistent all the way through. The grinder body is made from glass and durable plastic with metal interior grinding parts. A silicone non-slip base keeps the grinder in place as you turn the handle. This hand grinder has a 3.5oz capacity. Adjust the settings to ultra-fine for espresso, or coarse for French press and moka pot brewing. It’s easiest to set the grinder to one setting and leave it there, but you can also change between texture levels if you want to grind for different brewing methods. A tight-fitting lid lets you store the resulting ground coffee in the grinder for your next brew. It’s easy to store with a small size and doesn’t take any electricity or batteries.

Upgrade from the basic electric blade coffee grinder to this option from Mr. Coffee! Choose from three grind settings (coarse, medium, or fine) and select how much to grind (from 4 to 12 cups). Then push the grind button, and let the machine do all of the work! It shuts off automatically when your coffee is perfectly ground. The grinding chamber is removable with a wide-opening lid to make cleanup and transferring grinds from the chamber to your coffeemaker easy and mess-free. The “Chamber Maid” cleaning system helps to clean grounds off of the chamber walls. This makes cleanup easier thanks to less messy residue and less bean wastage. If you want to get the perfect grind every time for French press, pour-over, or espresso, the grind settings on this electric grinder keeps your results consistent. Take the best of manual burr grinders combined with the speed of electric blade grinders, and boom! This is what you get.

Available in black or red, the KitchenAid BCG111 is an electric blade grinder with a clear top cover and push-button control. The 4-oz stainless steel bowl has measurement markings inside for making 4, 8, 10, or 12 cups of coffee. This bowl is also removable to make transferring grinds and cleaning up after a lot easier! The stainless steel blade spins under a clear top cover so you can keep an eye on the texture of the grind. It’s easy to get an ultra-fine grind, but the right level of coarseness may take some practice. This well-made coffee grinder is great for cold brew, French press, moka pot espresso, and machine-made espresso. The large capacity is an amazing feature for grinding a lot of beans at once for multiple people or for storing enough for several cups in advance. We love the overall build and removable stainless steel bowl!

The Quiseen One-Touch Grinder uses an electric motor and stainless steel blades and a 2.5oz capacity. Want fresh beans, but want them fast? The Quiseen grinder yields up to 7 cups of coffee with just the press of a button. It has a tough textured plastic body and cord storage in the base for a clean look between uses. Besides coffee beans, you can also grind nuts, herbs, grains, and spices. The coarseness of the grind depends on how long you push the grind button. If you want an exact level of texture, it may take a few tries before you get the exact grind you want. If you just want to get your whole beans into powder form as fast as possible, you’ll have no problems with the Quiseen grinder! Especially if you have limited space and want an all-around useful kitchen tool, an electric grinder can be a great appliance.

The SKP Premium Ceramic Grinder is similar in design to the classic Hario Skerton manual hand grinder. Get a fresh and authentic grind with the ultra-tough dual ceramic burrs that produce a more consistent grind than blade grinders. The 100g capacity allows you to grind through plenty of beans at a time for making up to four servings. The grinder body is made from glass and heavy-duty plastic, with ceramic burrs and all-metal grinding mechanism parts. A manual grinder is easiest to use for coarse to medium grinds, like for French press coffee or moka pot Italian espresso. For the kind of ultra-fine grind used for espresso, it may be easier to try out an electric burr grinder to save some wear and tear on your wrists! A manual burr grinder is very authentic, again, and lets you savor the time it takes to grind some delicious beans.

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